Below Average Reliability

2018 Volvo XC60 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) · 2.0L Drive-E T5 AWD 247hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp · $22,000 - $36,000

Known Issues — 2018 Volvo XC60

CRITICAL

T6 turbo oil return line seeping

CRITICAL

T8 PHEV high-voltage battery degradation

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze or crash

MODERATE

Sunroof drainage tube blockage and leaks

MODERATE

Active four-wheel steering calibration issues

MINOR

Front parking sensor false triggering

What to Inspect

  • Check T6 engine area for turbo oil seepage
  • On T8 — test EV range and charge capacity
  • Test Sensus infotainment for stability
  • Inspect sunroof drainage channels
  • Test front parking sensors for false alerts
  • Scan all modules for stored fault codes

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$120-$160
Spark plugsevery 45,000 miles$200-$320
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$100-$150
Transmission fluid serviceevery 50,000 miles$250-$380
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$150-$220
T8 PHEV battery inspectionevery 40,000 miles$150-$300

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